Stand Strong Sample

Compromised Churches

In Timothy 1:8-10 the apostle Paul lays down some strict words for leaders in the church.

Paul is essentially reminding pastors, and thus all Christians, that the church doesn’t belong to humans. Church leaders don’t own the church; they are simply servants charged to care for the needs of the church.

It is Jesus Christ who is the Head of the church, it was Jesus Christ who gave up His life to redeem a people to a holy calling, and it is Jesus Christ who charges leaders throughout the church to not be ashamed of His testimony.

You may be thinking, What do I do? I’m not a pastor or even a church leader. I’m just a member trying to do what’s right for my family. First, you are more than just a member— you are of the royal priesthood of God (1 Peter 2:9). Second, you are a child of God possessed with gifts of the Holy Spirit. Third, you have a special calling to lead and disciple others in your sphere of influence for Christ. Fourth, God has placed you in the church you are in for a reason, so if you haven’t figured out why that is, then do what’s necessary to get with the program.